2012 Sunday College Football Free Pick: Kentucky +12.5 vs. Louisville
By Atssportsline.com
LOUISVILLE, KY (ATS Consultants) – No. 25 Louisville hosts Kentucky in college football action on Sunday at 3:30PM ET from Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium.
Louisville was 7-6 last season and 8-5 against the spread. The Cardinals were 2-4 ATS at home and 2-4 ATS in non-conference plays a year ago. Kentucky was 5-7 last season and 6-6 against the spread. The Wildcats were 2-2 against the spread on the road and 2-2 ATS in non-conference play.
Odds: The oddsmakers have Louisville favored to win this game, as the Cardinals have odds of -12.5 points against Kentucky. The over/under total has been set at 42 points.
Line Movement: Opening odds had Louisville favored by 14.5 points, where it peaked. Since opening at 14.5, the spread has been on a steady decline, and now sits at 12.5 points.
Public Betting: Of the wagers that have been placed on this game, 53% of them are going on Louisville -12.5 points against Kentucky on Sunday. Be sure to click on the public betting link to get the latest odds and betting percentages.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL FREE PICK: Kentucky is 17-7 ATS as a road dog of 7.5 to 14 points. Maxwell Smith takes over for Kentucky at quarterback, for a team that finished 5-7 last year. They stunk offensively last year but most of the skill players are back. Smith took over for injured Morgan Newton last year in the 8th game and threw for 819 yards, 4TDs and 3 INTs as a freshman. He lifted the offense and he’ll only get better this year after some experience. Senior WR La’Rod King caught 40 passes for 598 yards and seven TDs. This is a big game for Joker Phillips and Kentucky who needs to make an impression against rival Louisville. This is also a revenge game as Louisville beat them 24-17 last year in Lexington.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 1 FREE PICK: KENTUCKY +12.5
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